Hey there, Game Boy fans! Don't let those good old gaming days fade away. With this amazing pack, you can bring the classic handheld experience back to life. We've gathered all the essential parts to help you build your very own DIY GameGRRL - a cool portable Raspberry Pi device that runs MAME and NES emulators. This version comes with the Raspberry Pi Zero W. It's a DIY kit, so you'll need to 3D print the enclosure and assemble the project. The PiGRRL is powered by a Raspberry Pi Zero W and a PiTFT display. You'll have to do the 3D printing, assembly, and installation on your own, but our learn guide will be your best helper throughout the process. This pack has almost everything you need, except for the case, battery, wires, hardware, and hand tools for soldering and cutting. You'll need to 3D print your own case, and our 3D printing guide will show you how. Remember, you need a 2000mAh lipoly battery, and we only guarantee it will work with our batteries. Using the wrong battery can damage your PiGrrl project. We've made it easier to build with a custom gamepad PCB, cutting the build time in half. Just solder in the buttons and an IDC box header to the gamepad PCB - no more annoying button wiring! You'll also need to solder the parts together, so you'll need hand tools and small parts like silicone wires, screws, or blue tack. Please read the tutorial to see what else you need. Note that this is a medium - difficulty project that requires skills like soldering, 3D printing, and installing Linux. The PiGRRL Zero is a fun build, but being a DIY project, it won't have perfect audio, video, or emulation capabilities. The Zero is slower than the Pi 2 or 3 and can mostly emulate NES - complexity - max games.
Using the Pi GRRL Zero Parts Kit is a fun and rewarding experience. First, start by referring to our 3D printing guide to print the enclosure for your PiGRRL. Once you have the case ready, take out the parts from the kit. Use the custom gamepad PCB to make the assembly easier. Solder the buttons and the IDC box header to the gamepad PCB. Then, solder all the other parts together using the hand tools and small parts like silicone wires, screws, or blue tack. Next, install the Raspberry Pi Zero W and the PiTFT display according to the instructions in our learn guide. After the assembly, install the MAME and NES emulators on the Raspberry Pi. When it comes to the battery, make sure to use a 2000mAh lipoly battery, and only use the ones we guarantee compatibility with. Using the wrong battery can destroy your project. As for maintenance, keep the device clean and away from moisture. If you need to replace any parts, refer to the tutorial and make sure you have the right tools. Remember, this is a DIY project, so it may not have the same performance as a pre - built device. But with a little patience, you'll have your own portable game emulation station up and running!
